Global water partnership

Researchers said the activity would raise the risk of worsening land loss to sea level rise. Combined with losses of soil-holding mangroves and accelerating groundwater extraction, which can lead to land sinking, the mining is increasing climate-related threats for those living in low-lying coastal areas, they said. “We have created a recipe for climate disaster,” said Marc Goichot of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Deltas dependent on the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna, Mekong and Yangtze rivers are now sinking and shrinking, according to research carried out by WWF – a situation worsened by climate-related warming and rising sea level. That is a problem not only because the deltas are home to millions of people but because they produce a significant share of the region’s food. The Mekong delta, for instance, home to 17 million people, is a major source of rice for the region and underpins a quarter of Vietnam’s GDP, Goichot said. “It is 40,000 square … [Read more...] about As sand mining grows, Asia’s deltas are sinking, water experts warn

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from April 4th-5th at the invitation of Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen (Photo: VNA) The event, themed “Joint Efforts and Partnership towards Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Mekong”, will create an opportunity for countries to review the operation of the MRC over the past four years and work to realise sustainable development goals. Vietnam has actively participated in regional and international organisations such as the MRC, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, the United Nations (UN), the World Water Forum (WWF), the Global Water Partnership (GWP) and the International Rivers (IR) as well as enhanced cooperation with department partners such as the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance effective … [Read more...] about Vietnam contributes to sustainable development in Mekong River

(VEN) - Vietnam Economic News’ Thanh Ngoc spoke with Fujita Yasuo, Chief Representative of the JICA Vietnam Office. How has the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) contributed to the realization/development of strategic partnership for peace and wealth between Vietnam and Japan? The Extensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia agreed in March 2014 covers a variety of areas - politics, economy, society, culture, etc. JICA has been contributing to the realization and development of this relation through implementing Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Vietnam. JICA has been supporting Vietnam in achieving sustainable growth with its national target to be a “modern industrialized nation” in line with the Socio-Economic Development Strategy (2011- 2020) and the Five Year Plan (2016- 2020) of Vietnam. The current development assistance strategy of the Japanese government for Vietnam stipulates the following three … [Read more...] about Vietnam Japan strategic partnership for peace and wealth

JOINT STATEMENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM AND THE GOVERNMENT OF AUSTRALIA 15 March 2018 1. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973, Viet Nam and Australia have built strong and substantive relations on the basis of mutual respect and interest. Converging security and economic interests and deepening people-to-people links anchor our bilateral relationship and cooperation. 2. The Viet Nam-Australia Comprehensive Partnership, announced in 2009 and enhanced in 2015, underlines the concerted efforts of the governments and peoples of the two countries to advance bilateral relations. 3. Recognising that 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Australia, we jointly decide to elevate the bilateral relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership, on the occasion of the Official Visit to Australia by H.E. Nguyen Xuan … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Australia issue Joint Statement on setting up strategic partnership

JOINT STATEMENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP 15 March 2018 2. The Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Partnership, announced in 2009 and enhanced in 2015, underlines the concerted efforts of the governments and peoples of the two countries to advance bilateral relations. 3. Recognising that 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia, we jointly decide to elevate the bilateral relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership, on the occasion of the Official Visit to Australia by H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Vietnam. 4. In declaring a Strategic Partnership, Vietnam and Australia pledge our commitment to deepening ties based on respect for the United Nations Charter, international law and each other’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and respective political systems. We will enhance mutual trust and understanding to strengthen the bilateral relationship and contribute to peace, stability and … [Read more...] about Joint statement on establishment of Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership